Chapter 333: Announcing Star Gates and Otherworlds to the Whole World?

Chapter 333: Announcing Star Gates and Otherworlds to the Whole World?

Noah's Ark.

Im sat with closed eyes upon the golden-red Empty Throne, the purple-gold 'Enma' resting horizontally on his lap, half-drawn. Purple Qi swirled around him, faintly emitting an extremely oppressive Haki.

The atmosphere within the entire Main Hall was affected by him alone, making it exceptionally heavy and solemn. The Kuja Guards at their posts nearby didn't even dare to breathe heavily in this environment.

To them, Saint Nerona's recent pace of life seemed to have changed.

Previously, this Lord often played tennis outside, watched Tesoro's song and dance, or enjoyed the coolness in the swimming pool. But these days, he had acted contrary to habit, instead frequently coming here to 'rest with closed eyes'.

That wasn't the issue. The problem was that he would occasionally leak Haki, giving people a spiritual Sense of Oppression and a physiological sense of suffocation.

It was very uncomfortable, but they could only endure it.

Im opened his eyes.

Without any visible movement of his hand, the blade of 'Enma' automatically returned to its sheath, and the purple Qi permeating his body quickly receded. However, the sharp glint in his eyes was like the stars, which were then contained moments later.

He could feel that his Haki, driven by his enhanced Soul and Spirit, had undergone a small but noticeable increase.

It was difficult to explain the improvements in Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki.

So, using Observation Haki as an example, before entering Hell to cultivate, his maximum Perception range, centered on RL0000 Holy Land Mariejois, could cover sixty-eight Zones.

Each Zone had a diameter of about fifty kilometers. Now, the range had increased by about half a Zone.

It was this kind of visible improvement that sparked Im's strong interest in cultivation. The feeling of getting stronger every moment was truly addictive.

Especially the strange and varied Yokai in Hell, they constantly brought him a sense of novelty.

The pleasure they brought him surpassed tennis and song and dance.

Also...

At this moment, Im still maintained his sitting posture, but his body slowly floated up, straightening as he did so.

The surrounding Kuja Guards watched him standing in the air with surprise.

These Female Warriors had long witnessed his Ability to fly, so they were merely surprised by why he would suddenly fly.

But Im himself knew that the previous flying and the current flying were two completely different things.

The principle before was to generate an invisible mass under his feet through the Emission of Armament Haki, so it was more like walking in the air than flying.

And now, it was true flight, a new Superpower awakened after his Sixth Sense was enhanced!

This kind of Awakening seemed to be random.

Otherwise, Im would actually have preferred the Ability of Teleportation.

"Lord!"

Stussy walked into the Main Hall holding a stack of folded Documents, her beautiful eyes looking with confusion at Im floating in the air. The latter didn't explain, silently sitting back on the Empty Throne.

"Bring them over."

"Yes!"

Stussy stepped forward and stood quietly below the platform. With a thought from Im, the topmost Document automatically floated over and slowly unfolded before him.

"Muzan Kibutsuji and Nakime have been imprisoned in Impel Down? I suppose in the future, more and more Otherworlders will be imprisoned there."

He had originally wanted to meet this 'Demon Progenitor', but after thinking about it, there wasn't much to talk about. He had also considered keeping Nakime by his side.

After all, her Teleportation Ability could indeed bring him some convenience and incidentally add some mystery to the interior of this Noah's Ark.

But upon thinking of her face with only one eye, his heart was filled with disgust and discomfort. Only then did he realize she was a Female Demon!

Following a Female Demon around, no matter how you looked at it, felt a bit awkward.

So, it was better to send her to the Biochemical Research Institute to see if those Scientists with 'Black' in their names could find a way to strip or replicate her 'Blood Demon Art'.

Right!

At this moment, Im's mind instantly recalled that in the Demon Slayer World, there was a Female Demon named Tamayo who could develop various magical Potions using Herbal Medicine and Muzan's Blood.

For example, medicine that could turn Demons back into Humans, medicine that could suppress Blood Demon Art, and even medicine that could cause creatures to age rapidly.

This was definitely top-tier Talent in the Demon Slayer World.

He had actually overlooked her existence before, only providing the World Government with Intelligence on Muzan Kibutsuji and the 'Twelve Kizuki'.

But it should still be possible now.

The other party lived in Asakusa City. Although her residence was hidden within an illusion, dispatching personnel skilled in Observation Haki should make her easy to find.

Thinking of this, Im immediately controlled the Pen and wrote a note below this Document.

As he continued to read the content of this Document related to the Demon Slayer World, he also learned that the Demon Slayer Corps had agreed to join the World Government and were willing to settle and live on the Sea Star Mainland.

"Let me think, the value of the Demon Slayer Corps lies in their Breathing Styles, Nichirin Blades, and various Special Constitutions, including Kagaya Ubuyashiki and Jingu Amane."

"Regarding Nichirin Blades, we must figure out the Raw Material Origin of 'Scarlet Crimson Sand Iron' and 'Scarlet Crimson Ore'. The manga said it was a Sun Mountain that was exposed to Sunlight twenty-four hours a day, but setting aside Japan, does such a place truly exist on Earth?"

Im had felt this setting was unreliable back then, after all, the World background was on a relatively normal Earth.

"We can ask the Swordsmiths of the Demon Slayer Corps about this later. Also, that 'Blue Spider Lily', if it truly exists, should also be a Heavenly Material, Earthly Treasure."

Thus, he again controlled the Pen to add a note to the Document.

He had always felt that his main role for the World Government was threefold.

First, to be the most solid backing with the strongest Combat Power. Second, to discover all the Value of every Otherworld using the Foresight of a Transmigrator. Third, the Control of the Star Gates.

As long as he did these things well, he would be worthy of the Authority and Status he enjoyed!

"And Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado, this 'Protagonist' sibling pair..."

"Tanjiro himself possesses a Supernatural Sense of Smell that can be called a Superpower. Not only can he predict his Opponent's Movements through scent, but he can also distinguish the Emotions of people or Demons, and even smell the location of the Opponent's Weakness, which he calls the 'Thread of Vulnerability'. As long as he subtly follows this line, which only he can see, and hits the target, he will likely achieve a one-hit kill Effect!"

This is utterly outrageous!

The first Ability, Predicting Movements, is equivalent to the basic Effect of Observation Haki. The second Ability, distinguishing Emotions, is equivalent to Fujitora's Advanced Observation Haki.

The most exaggerated is the third Ability. Isn't this a low-tier version of the 'Mystic Eyes of Death Perception'?

Previously, Tanjiro was limited by his own Strength and couldn't utilize this 'Thread of Vulnerability' to its maximum.

But if he is trained by the World Government and gains the Strength to wield this Ability, he could absolutely achieve the Effect of 'killing one with one slash'!

Furthermore, Tanjiro has mastered the 'Sun Breathing', also known as 'Hinokami Kagura'. This Swordsmanship, which can unleash Sunlight Aura stronger than a Nichirin Blade, is simply a great weapon against all Dark Creatures.

Besides that, Tanjiro himself comes with 'Markings'. When activated, they can greatly enhance Physical Ability. The key is that they can also resonate and allow people around him to gain 'Markings'.

Although this is not a good thing for people in the Demon Slayer World, without sufficient Physical Fitness to support it, it will only become a Curse that drains Life Force.

However, some Sea Star People who have undergone Professional Training can try it.

There is also 'Transparent World', which can be seen as Advanced Observation Haki with the penetrating sight effect of 'White Eyes'. In any case, in terms of Value alone, it is much greater than the 'Male Protagonist' Ikoma from the Kabaneri World.

As for his sister Nezuko Kamado, her greatest Value is that after turning into a Demon, she is not afraid of Sunlight, nor is she controlled by Muzan Kibutsuji. Furthermore, her Blood might make Muzan Kibutsuji or other Demons also unafraid of Sunlight.

Given Muzan Kibutsuji's Ability to regenerate infinitely without consuming Stamina, if he no longer had Sunlight as a major natural enemy, that would be truly terrifying.

However, Crocodile has already proven that as long as there is a way to target Muzan's entire body's Cells, even if it's not Sunlight, he can still be harmed.

"The people from the Demon Slayer Corps should be arranged to live in Wano Country. I think the Environment and Style there are also suitable for them."

"The Ubuyashiki and Jingu Clans will be placed in the Flower Capital. Those Swordsmen will be assigned to the Sword Pavilion. The Nichirin Blade Swordsmiths will be brought to Udon and stay with the Meito Swordsmiths. Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui and his three Ninja wives can directly join the Sea Ninja Village and help train some Ninja Beasts. However, his 'Tengen Gunpowder' formula must be submitted to the Academy of Science..."

Im cleared his thoughts in his mind while writing these points one by one on the Document.

"Dragon's side has always been short on Manpower. If these Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps are unwilling to join the Military for Conquest, it's also fine to let them serve as Police on the Homeland. Anyway, the Military doesn't lack these few people..."

Finally, a question was placed before him, causing him to hesitate.

"We are about to launch a large-scale Conquest of the Demon Slayer World. Should we publicize the matters of the Star Gates and Otherworlds to the Whole World?"

Logically speaking, a major event like a full-scale war with Otherworlds, which involves all living beings on the Sea Star, should be known and participated in by everyone in the Whole World.

Only in this way can all Combat Power, Military Power, Manpower, and Resources be gathered.

After all, the World Government can only be said to represent the Sea Star, but it cannot be considered the Sea Star itself. There is still a certain difference between the two.

But the problem is that once this matter is made public, those Affiliated Countries will inevitably become restless, each with their own ideas and demands, and there may even be Opponents.

That would only make the Situation chaotic.

"But this matter cannot be kept secret forever. Sooner or later, everyone will know, and everyone must know."

Im rested his right arm on the armrest of the Throne, his chin pressed against the back of his hand, deep in thought.

He suddenly realized that he had fallen into a thinking trap before.

That is, he had always believed that the important factors for the World Government to stabilize the Homeland were Wano Country and Elbaf, these two typical Non-Affiliated Nations.

But now it seems the key lies in those 'obedient' countries that have already joined the Affiliation, because their number is too large!

And

The World Government's Control over these Affiliated Countries is not that strong. The reason, of course, is the Transportation Problem between Islands.

In this World that primarily relies on Sailing Ships for Voyage, each Voyage takes at least ten days, and sometimes several months. No matter what happens, it is difficult for them to respond in a timely manner.

"But now that we have 'Golden Lion', before the Sea Train appears, we can rely on Flying Warships..."

Im pondered for a moment.

"Better to feel the pain sooner than later. Before encountering a truly Strong World Opponent, we should indeed complete internal unification first. Only in this way can the 'Force' of the Sea Star be used as one, condensing into a solid 'Fist'!"

In his opinion, the current World Government and Affiliated Countries are like loose Sand. The Efficiency of their operation is like flowing Sand. Although they appear quite gathered, they are more than enough to face Opponents weaker than themselves. But if they encounter an Opponent stronger than themselves one day, they are likely to collapse at the first touch.

Finally, Im took out the Golden Den Den Mushi.

"Lord Imu, please give your Order!"

"Accelerate the Construction Speed of Flying Warships. Once we have five hundred, we will announce the Star Gates and Otherworlds to the World."

Saint Topman Warcury, who was currently in Mary Geoise, was stunned for a moment, but immediately understood the deeper meaning of Lord Imu's Order, and a look of Excitement appeared in his eyes.

"Yes!"

"We shall obey your Imperial Will!"

[Slap—]

As the Handset of the Transponder Snail was heavily put down, the Room of Authority fell into silence for a considerable time. Each of the Five Elders present was contemplating Im's Order.

"Lord is going to..."

"Has it finally come to this step? I never expected that the long-cherished wish of our ancestors from nine hundred years ago would be completed in our generation!"

Saint Marcus Mars, who was in charge of History-related matters, touched his beard with emotion, tears welling up in his eyes.

"How long will five hundred Flying Warships take?"

Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro asked in a deep voice.

"If it's just adding the Ability to float to Warships, with 'Golden Lion's' Ability, it won't take long. The time will mainly be spent on gathering five hundred Warships and installing the Control and Power Equipment."

Saint Marcus Mars, who was also in charge of the Academy of Science, provided the answer.

"The problem is that we cannot use the Marines' Warships anymore. After all, once these Warships can fly, according to our previous Decision, they are to be assigned to the Air Force."

"So, we need to build five hundred new Warships?"

Saint Jaygarcia Saturn frowned. That would take too long. But Saint Marcus Mars said with a Bitter Smile, "That's not the only problem."

"Have you forgotten the Ironclad Ships discovered in the Demon Slayer World? A few days ago, Sengoku suggested observing the performance of these Ironclad Ships in future Combat. If they are indeed good, then we should consider upgrading the Marines' Warships."

"Following this line of thought, before determining the effectiveness of Ironclad Ships, we cannot continue building the previous type of Warships."

In the past, the reason the Marines used Warships wrapped in Iron Plating over wood was mainly because Ironclad Ships required too many Metal Resources, which were quite scarce on the Sea Star.

But now it's different. With the Natural Resources from the Kabaneri World and the Demon Slayer World, the Sea Star World can be said to have reached the conditions for a certain degree of Resource Freedom.

"Indeed, if Ironclad Ships are truly stronger than Wooden Ships, then of course we should have the best. It seems we can only wait..."

Saint Jaygarcia Saturn could only accept this helpless reality. After all, as the Supreme Leader of the Three Forces, both the Marines and the Air Force were forces under his command.

They realized with exasperation the two major problems that constrained the World Government's Efficiency.

One was the size of the Star Gates, and the other was Time itself.

And neither of these seemed to have a way to change.

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